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Queenstown

29 resorts

Hanmer Springs

16 resorts

Wanaka

10 resorts

Methven

9 resorts

Nelson

7 resorts

Lake Tekapo

7 resorts

Christchurch

6 resorts

Kaikoura

5 resorts

Picton

5 resorts

Cromwell

4 resorts

Windwhistle

3 resorts

Kaiteriteri

3 resorts

The best resorts in South Island

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Drifter Christchurch

Hotel in Christchurch City Center, Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Christchurch.

R
Rui
From
Singapore
One of the best places I have stayed in my global travel. 1) the facilities are amazing, and multiple functional areas for travelers to enjoy; 2) staffs are so friendly, very responsive to my queries about some details of my reservation; 3) free WiFi is fast ; 4) great value; 5) right beside the bus interchange station, very convenient for travelers coming from/to the airport
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,845 reviews
Price from
$88.09
1 night, 2 adults

Hokitika's Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels

Hokitika

Hokitika's Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels offers accommodations in Hokitika, a 17-minute walk from Hokitika Beach and 25 miles from Greymouth Train Station.

B
Brian
From
New Zealand
It was clean and well keep. The grounds we nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,116 reviews
Price from
$56.01
1 night, 2 adults

Paroa Hotel

Hotel in Greymouth

Located on the outskirts of Greymouth, Paroa Hotel offers comfortable accommodations with free Wi-Fi and enchanting seaside views. It is 10 minutes' walk from South Beach.

S
Shaheen
From
Qatar
Great location, ample parking, compact rooms but with all facilities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,307 reviews
Price from
$96.23
1 night, 2 adults

Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

Hanmer Springs

Featuring a garden, Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge is set in Hanmer Springs and also provides a bar and barbecue facilities. There's a sun terrace and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking.

g
george
From
New Zealand
our favorite place to stay in hanmer springs. Beautifull large unit
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 483 reviews
Price from
$91.65
1 night, 2 adults

Coastal Lodge Kekerengu

Kekerengu

Located in Kekerengu in the Canterbury region, Coastal Lodge Kekerengu provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

E
Elizabeth
From
New Zealand
So friendly and accommodating when we weren’t arriving until around 1am!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
Price from
$104.38
1 night, 2 adults

Central Park Apartments

Cromwell

Providing garden views, Central Park Apartments in Cromwell offers accommodations, a tennis court, and barbecue facilities. This condo hotel features air-conditioned accommodations with a patio.

C
Carmody
From
Abkhazia
Great location awesome comfortable clean cozy apartment.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews
Price from
$128.82
1 night, 2 adults

Chester Oaks B&B

West Melton

Featuring garden views, Chester Oaks B&B in West Melton offers accommodations, a fitness center, a casino, a garden, and a shared lounge.

L
Locke
From
New Zealand
Jasmine and Michael were excellent hosts and Jasmine's breakfasts were excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews
Price from
$101.83
1 night, 2 adults

Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve Apartments

Kaiteriteri

Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve Apartments is set in Kaiteriteri overlooking the golden sand beach. The accommodations is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV.

F
Francis
From
United Kingdom
Absolutely stunning apartment in one of the most beautiful spots in NZ. I cannot highly recommend Kaiteriteri Reserve enough, exceeded expectations. Family and kids had a magical time, we had everything we needed. Thank you Laura and the lovely staff, can't wait to come back again soon
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews
Price from
$134.27
1 night, 2 adults

A Touch of Class

Greymouth

A Touch of Class offers accommodations in Greymouth, 1.1 miles from Greymouth Train Station and 27 miles from Punakaiki Scenic Attraction.

A
Aviram Cohen
From
Israel
Excellent view. Very comfortable. Clean. Large.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews
Price from
$235.09
1 night, 2 adults

The Ghost Lodge

Granity

Offering garden views, The Ghost Lodge in Granity has accommodations, a garden, a private beach area, a shared lounge, a terrace and water sports facilities.

C
Cathy
From
United States
We loved everything about the property, the comfort and the beauty of it all
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
Price from
$84.01
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews
Our luxury suite in this small boutique hotel was superb, beautifully presented with gorgeous furnishings. Location is very central, yet quiet enough to be peaceful. A complimentary glass of wine on arrival was nice too. Jo deserves a special mention for her outstanding efforts to make our visit as seamless as possible making us feel special, especially considering we are the only guests staying that night. As we understood it, Jo was not a normal member of staff but stepped in due to unfortunate circumstances.
Guest review byMatthew
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $169.81
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 297 reviews
Location is good, resort itself not too bad
Guest review byAngelique
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $127.94
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,405 reviews
Perfect weekend ski retreat, warm welcome at reception on arrival . Spacious third floor studio room and a bath. We had a roast meal in the restaurant which had couches.by the fire and later had skiers winding down after an epic day on 83cm fresh snow. I loved the room plenty of space and warm . Wandering down town to Opuke hot spring in the evening. Complementary breakfast offered from 7.15am makes it good value for luxury feel.plenty of free parking , I caught a bus from door to Mt Hutt.
Guest review byFran Cohen
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,912 reviews
We loved everything about Marsden Lake Resort. Such a beautiful place to stay. Staff were so helpful there was an issue in our original room and moved us to another room immediately. Beds were very comfy. Beautiful outlook on the lake. I highly recommend staying here.
Guest review byNadine
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $253.55
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,761 reviews
We loved the Deluxe Lakeview Room we stayed. The room was spacious and very clean. The lakeview and mountain views are gorgeous. The hotel is at a tranquil location that provides a quality unwinding getaway. The staff are very welcoming. We would like to thank Mr Karl at the front desk for his professionalism and kindness, which made our stay at Hilton Resort a wonderful experience. We will definitely be back next time!
Guest review byYUAN
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,845 reviews
Cutie, clean, receptionists are really kind…everything so Amazing!! I stayed in girls dorm, but there was luxury and relaxed atmosphere. I definitely come back here.
Guest review byMari
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $222.51
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 779 reviews
From check in to check out we were 2 happy customers. Everything needed in the units including a fully equipped kitchen, plenty of living space and we were toasty warm. Gas fire and spa bath for extra luxury. We had the fabulous golf course all by ourselves on a chilly crystal clear winters day. Fantastic food, coffee and exceptional service by all!
Guest review byDonna
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $126.48
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,565 reviews
The staff upgraded my stay to be in one of the Deluxe Tree Huts. I cannot recommend these enough. It's beautiful, brand new, and secluded. The resort is walkable to everything. Parking is below your hut. It's truly a great stay.
Guest review byJessica
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $252.96
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,576 reviews
Room was massive, did not expect such a luxury 🤩
Guest review byMike
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 586 reviews
Well located Golf resort with all the facilities
Guest review byJulian
Young couple